James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl with Lane Smith (Illustrator)

126 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little--in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his misera...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23,805 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
lighthearted 75%
funny 66%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 9%
emotional 7%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
reflective 2%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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